Free Play Fridays: 2/22/2013

Please complete the following survey if you plan to attend Free Play Friday!  Free Play Survery

Our First Fun Craft Friday 2/15/2013: The Good Samaritan

Spiritual, interactive, fun and educational!  That's what we strive to accomplish with our group and today was no different.  The kids learned how to be a good neighbor through the illustration of the Good Samaritan.  Shamari took the leading role as the man who was beaten up by the robbers (his mom :) Angela).  Having been left for dead the two priests came by (Ella and Jack) who turned their noses.  Finally the good Samaritan, Elyse, took him on the donkey to the inn keep for him to be cared for.

After this short story the kids then put together the Good Samaritan puzzle and decorated it with lots of glue glitter and colors.  If you missed today you missed all the fun!

But you can do the activity at home too!  Simply print the sheet located here Good Samaritan Coloring Sheet then cut it into jigsaw pieces and have your child put them together with glitter glue and other decorative elements.

South Cobb Homeschoolers signing off for now but see you next week at our Free Play Friday at the South Cobb Recreation Center!

Arts & Crafts (PreK to 2nd Grade) 2/15/2013

Our Arts & Crafts take place at the South Cobb Library at 805 Clay Road, Mableton, GA 30126.  

Our sessions include a Bible verse memorization segments from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible combined with actions to help engage the kids. This is FREE but RSVP is required!

This week we will focus on loving our neighbors in honor of Valentine's Day.  It will take place Friday, February 15, 2013 from 12pm- 1pm.  If you plan to attend please fill out this survey.

Our First Free Play Friday 2/8/2013!!!

Today South Cobb Homeschoolers had our first free play at the South Cobb Recreation Center.  We had a blast running around with the ball and practicing our hand-eye coordination.  We also played "Duck, Duck Goose!" and "Simon Says" with Samantha, Elyse, Jenova, Malcolm, Avionne, Analise and Andrea while one baby crawled around and the other slept.

Come out and join us next time!  Make sure to stay fit and healthy.


Here are the dates we will be at the South Cobb Recreation Center at 875 Six Flags Drive SW, Austell 30168 for Free Play Fridays .  

Date Friday, February 22, 2013 Time 12:30pm-2pm
Date Friday, March 8, 2013 Time 12:30pm-2pm

February/March Upcoming Events

At our last South Cobb Homeschoolers meeting we were able to make some important decisions.

First, I realized that in our first meeting we had students from Pre-K to High School.  This kind of age span make it hard to find direction and meet the needs of all learners.  As a result I will focus on our early learners (Pre-K to Grade 2).


If another parent would like to spear head a different age group such as 3rd-5th Graders, 6th-8th Graders or High School please let me know.  

Second, we came up with some upcoming events and I developed a more clear vision for our club.
Our vision is to train students to be critical thinkers, and "not mere reflectors of other men's thoughts” (EG White). We aspire to follow the Proverbs 22:6 command and train our own children to honor the Lord Jesus Christ and advance His kingdom.

Upcoming Events

February is Homeschool Month at WonderWorks in Magee Valley

More information at https://www.ghea.org/pages/events/upcoming/focus.php?ID=508 

Callaway Gardens (All Ages).

All Ages are welcomed to join us at Callaway Gardens on Friday, February 1, 2013.  Callaway Gardens is FREE that day (and all month long Mon-Fri except on Feb 18) and we will meet at the discovery center at 4pm (although you are welcomed to come earlier and spend the day).  For more information go to http://www.callawaygardens.com/ .

Free Play (Pre-K to Grade 2 only)

Starting Friday February 8, 2013 from 12pm-2pm we will meet at the South Cobb Recreation Center at 875 Six Flags Drive SW, Austell 30168 for Free Play Fridays.  Here are the dates we will be at the gym:
Date Friday, February 8, 2013 Time 12:30pm-2pm
Date Friday, February 22, 2013 Time 12:30pm-2pm
Date Friday, March 8, 2013 Time 12:30pm-2pm

Arts & Crafts (Pre-K to Grade 2 only)
Starting Friday February 15, 2013 from 12pm-1pm we will meet at the South Cobb Library at 805 Clay Road, Mableton, GA 30126 for Arts & Crafts.  Our Arts & Crafts time will include Bible verse memorization segments from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible combined with actions to help engage the kids.

For your child to participate in Arts & Crafts you must commit to leading out one of the Arts & Crafts sessions.  The person leading out will be responsible for purchasing the materials for all the kids (Pre-K to Grade 2 only).  Please RSVP by emailing schomeschoolers@thestudyhalledu.com. 

Here are the dates we will be at the library:
Date Friday, February 15, 2013 Time 12pm-1pm
Date Friday, March 1, 2013 Time 12pm-1pm
Date Friday, March 15, 2013 Time 12pm-1pm

Middle Schoolers (6th-8th Graders)

More information coming soon!

Homeschool Day at the Capitol

March 6 is Homeschool Day at the Capitol.  If you would like to be involved in the planning please contact GHEA at 770-461-3657.

GHEA Annual Conference & Curriculum Fair

GEORGIA HOME EDUCATION ASSOC. 2013 CONFERENCE The GHEA conference will be held on May 16, 17 & 18th at the Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugar Loaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.

Happy New Year!

After a rocky start we are finally ready to rock and roll!  Please take 2 minutes to answer the following 5 question survey so we can meet our needs this year!  Thanks.

Click Here: South Cobb Homeschoolers Survey

Getting Back in Motion

The South Cobb Homeschool Support Group is still in operation.  However, it has taken a hiatus since the founder, Andrea Hall was on medical leave due to complications in my pregnancy.  God has blessed and she is doing better now.  She is set to deliver on Thursday, October 4, 2012 by C-Section.  

We don't want our group to die so in the interim we are looking for volunteers to continue to carry the torch and get some meetings/activities together (low key, nothing stressful). 

Here is what we need:

Secretary- The only 2 responsibilities of the secretary would be to check the club email and send out a once a week update on any outings that are in the area (they do not have to be sponsored by our group only)

Vice President-  This person would take on the roll of coordinating our activities and meetings until Andrea is back in motion. 

If you would like to do that please call Andrea Hall at 404-644-8391 or email schomeschoolers@thestudyhalledu.com as soon as possible. (Hopefully before Thursday :)  ).

Thanks for volunteering your services!